The Ultimate Solution for Corrosion and Rust Protection
Why Choose Hot‑Dip Galvanizing?
Hot-dip galvanizing is an excellent choice if you operate in coastal or high-salt environments, where corrosion resistance is critical. It’s ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance solution with long service life, especially when handling heavy equipment or managing rental fleets.
- Unmatched Longevity: Galvanized trailers can last decades even in harsh environments—over 65 years in industrial settings, 70+ in marine climates, up to 120+ in rural areas.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: Zinc corrodes 30 times slower than steel, offering both barrier and sacrificial protection.
- Full-Coverage Protection: Molten zinc flows into every corner, including tubular sections and tight welds, for complete protection.
- Low Maintenance, High ROI: Galvanizing eliminates the need for repainting and touch-ups over the trailer’s lifetime.
The Hot‑Dip Galvanizing Process at Felling Trailers
Each Felling trailer that undergoes hot-dip galvanizing is protected through a multi-step process performed by our trusted partner, AZZ Galvanizing. This ensures complete steel coverage and long-lasting resistance to rust, salt, and abrasion.
- Surface Prep: Steel components are cleaned in a series of baths, alkali for degreasing, acid pickling for rust removal, and fluxing to prevent oxidation, then inspected for proper venting and drainage.
- Zinc Immersion: The steel is fully immersed in a molten zinc bath that is approximately 840°F, where it bonds metallurgically to form multiple zinc-iron layers, delivering both barrier and cathodic corrosion protection.
- Inspection: After cooling, the coating is inspected for thickness, adhesion, and finish, with a bond strength of 3,600 psi and hardness ratings from Eta to Gamma.
- Final Touches: If needed, repairs are made using ASTM-compliant zinc-rich spray to maintain consistent performance and appearance.
Our Capabilities
- We can galvanize trailers up to 52 feet long, 6 feet 9 inches wide, and 9 feet deep, including full-size semi-trailers like the FT‑80‑3 OTR.
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Felling Trailers is galvanizing roughly 1,000+ trailers per year, and demand continues to grow, especially among rental, construction, and utility fleets. Fill out the form below for more information.
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